Paws off! DIYs to keep your plants & furniture cat-free

Cat won't stay away from your new furniture? Here are some simple DIYs to keep your plants and furniture safe.

CBC Life · April 4

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Half-eaten plants and clawed furniture are not the most stylish additions to your decor. Steven's got a few solutions to help keep your cats away from your plants and your furniture! First up, a simple, eco-friendly spray to keep your plants and your cat safe.

DIY cat repellant spray

What you'll need:

Mist bottle

Essential oils

Funnel to fit into bottle

Water

Directions:

1. Mix together 3/4 parts water with 15 drops of each essential oil. Cats dislike eucalyptus, lavender, lemongrass, and peppermint – just choose the ones you don't mind the scent of yourself.

2. Shake the bottle up and spray the solution on the leaves of your plant and into the soil.

3. You can spray your plants pretty liberally, and you can add more or less oil depending on what works for you and your cats.

DIY cat scratcher

Now that we've saved your plants, we're going to save your furniture with a DIY cat scratcher that looks like art!